Video Producer

About the Role

Vortex is seeking an experienced Video Producer passionate about video, hunting, shooting, and the outdoors. This hands-on role requires a versatile professional skilled in pre-production, field production, and post-production, with a strong focus on editing and finishing. The ideal candidate understands the hunting and shooting lifestyle and can translate real-world experiences into compelling video content.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with creative and internal teams to develop video concepts supporting Vortex brand and business objectives.
• Develop concepts, scripts, storyboards, shot lists, and production plans.
• Work with the Pre-Production Specialist to coordinate talent, locations, equipment, travel, and other production needs.
• Operate professional cameras, lenses, lighting, microphones, audio equipment, teleprompters, and related video equipment.
• Lead or support production in-studio and on location, capturing high-quality video and audio for hunting, shooting, outdoor, product, interview, and lifestyle content.
• Direct talent and manage production elements to achieve the creative vision.
• Own post-production from footage organization through final delivery, including editing, sound design, color correction/grading, motion graphics, and final export deliverables.
• Create engaging short- and long-form content optimized for social, web, YouTube, and other digital platforms, adapting content for multiple formats, aspect ratios, lengths, and platform specifications.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, timelines, and established production workflows.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to incorporate feedback and ensure final content meets project objectives and Vortex brand standards.
• Maintain organized project files, footage, audio, graphics, and final deliverables.
• Stay current with evolving video production technology, editing techniques, formats, and trends.
• Travel approximately 3–4 times per year for location shoots, with occasional additional travel as project needs require.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–4 years of professional video production experience with a portfolio demonstrating strong video storytelling and editing.
• Practical experience with hunting, shooting, and outdoor recreation.
• Strong post-production skills with advanced knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop.
• Demonstrated ability to take video projects from raw footage through polished final delivery.
• Strong understanding of editing, storytelling, pacing, sound design, color correction/grading, and motion graphics.
• Ability to independently operate cameras and audio equipment in studio and field environments.
• Experience working through all phases of production: pre-production, production, and post-production.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems creatively, and adapt to changing production environments.
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with company vehicle use policy.

Qualifications

Must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. This is a full-time, onsite position in Barneveld, WI (~30 miles from Madison, WI). Please include a cover letter with your application submission.

Benefits

• Great health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• 401(k), life insurance, and short- and long-term disability
• Employee Ownership Opportunities
• Various onsite amenities including a fitness center, nature preserve with walking trails, and dog-friendly work areas
• Neighboring daycare facility
• Casual and flexible work environment
• Employee discounts on industry-leading products

About Us

From the production floor to the repair room, from consumer sales to new product development, we’re a growing team of makers and doers, working together to give our customers an experience they’ll never forget. Our employees thrive in situations that require demonstrating our core values: Customer is King, Willingness to Shovel Snow, and Be the Buffalo.